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Lesson Overview
This lesson introduces students to what AI is and what it is not. They will learn about three basic components of most types of AI.
Total Lesson Time: 45 min
Learning Objectives: Students will be able to…
- Identify the 3 basic components of most types of AI.
- Identify everyday technologies that use AI.
- Distinguish between technologies that use AI and do not use AI.
Vocabulary Introduced: dataset, learning algorithm, prediction, curate, classify
Pacing:
- Opening (5 min)
- Intro to new material, terms, guided practice (15 min)
- AI or Not AI? Activity (15 min)
- Wrap-up + Exit Ticket (10 min)
Extension Activity: Explore AI Journal activity
Planning Guide
Preparation Needed: 15-20 min
Materials:
- Printed Activity Worksheet and Exit Ticket
- Cutout pictures of AI tools
- (optional) Glue sticks
Prep Needed for Teaching In-Person:
- Print the “AI or Not AI?” activity worksheets and Exit Ticket (one for each student)
- Cut 15 roughly 2"x2" pictures of AI tools for sorting.
- (optional) Glue sticks for pasting sorted pictures into place on the printed worksheet.
- (optional) Give online access to “Explore AI Journal” (individual access)
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Attribution:
The original activity “AI or Not?” was created as part of the "What is AI?" Lesson, which is from the original Developing AI Literacy (DAILy) 1.0 curriculum. The activity was developed by Safinah Ali and Daniella DiPaola.
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